ShopNotes #20 1995-03-01

March 1995
Issue 20

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Table of Contents

Adjustable Dado Jig4

This shop-built jig offers a quick setup and guarantees a perfect fit when routing dadoes (or rabbets).

Step Stool8

Build this strong, sturdy stool in just a few hours with the help of our adjustable dado jig.

Cutting Tenons on a Band Saw10

Accurate cuts. And a quick, easy setup. Two reasons why a band saw is an ideal tool for cutting tenons.

Router Table Tips14

Five tips to help you get the most out of your router table.

Outfeed Table16

This outfeed table makes it easy to cut large workpieces on the table saw. And it folds away for compact storage.

Quick-Change Bits20

Our team tests four quick-change bit systems for your drill. And offers practical suggestions on what to look for.

Overhead Storage22

Three simple solutions to one of the most challenging problems in a small shop -- storing lumber.

Cutting Rabbets24

Two basic techniques for cutting rabbets on a table saw without using an expensive dado blade.

Hardboard26

What it is. Where to find it. And how we use it.

New Products27

We test three hot new tools for your workshop.

Shop Solutions28

Our readers offer solutions to woodworking problems.

Surface Preparation30

Careful preparation is the secret to a perfect finish.

Scenes from the Shop32